Q 01/05

Barbie was named after whom?

A) Ruth Handler's sister

B) A German cartoon

C) A famous movie star

D) Ruth Handler's daughter

Answer · why

D) Ruth Handler's daughter

Barbara Handler grew up hating being known as the girl the doll was named for.

Q 02/05

Which toy company makes the doll?

A) Fisher-Price

B) Mattel

C) Lego

D) Hasbro

Answer · why

B) Mattel

Ruth Handler co-founded the company with her husband Elliot in a Los Angeles garage in 1945.

Q 03/05

In which year did Barbie first go on sale?

A) 1975

B) 1959

C) 1969

D) 1982

Answer · why

B) 1959

She debuted at the American International Toy Fair in New York on March 9, which is now celebrated as her birthday.

Q 04/05

What did the very first Barbie doll wear?

A) A cheerleader outfit

B) A nurse's uniform

C) A striped swimsuit

D) A pink ballgown

Answer · why

C) A striped swimsuit

She had a topknot ponytail and came as either a blonde or a brunette, for $3.

Q 05/05

What is Barbie's full name?

A) Barbara Ann Carson

B) Barbara Millicent Roberts

C) Barbara Rose Wilson

D) Barbara Marie Handler

Answer · why

B) Barbara Millicent Roberts

Her parents are George and Margaret Roberts of Willows, Wisconsin, according to 1960s storybooks.

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